Today in computer history: February 11th
Below are technology and computer-related events that happened on February 11th of every year during the evolution of computers. February 11th is the 42th day of 2024, which is a leap year. There are 324 days left in the year from this day.
177 years ago
Thomas Edison was born, the inventor of the phonograph, motion picture camera, electric light bulb, and more. Died October 18, 1931 (Age: 84).
127 years ago
Emil Post was born, influential mathematician and logician. Died April 21, 1954 (Age: 57).
109 years ago
Richard Hamming was born, an American mathematician and author who invented Hamming codes - computer error-detecting and correcting codes. Died January 7, 1998 (Age: 82).
106 years ago
Andrew Booth was born, the inventor of Booth's multiplication algorithm that led to the invention of drum memory. Died November 29, 2009 (Age: 91).
82 years ago
Armas Markkula was born, an angel investor and second CEO of Apple Computer.
13 years ago
EIA officially ceased all operations.
9 years ago
The BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition became the first phone running the Ubuntu operating system.
8 years ago
Time Inc. announced that it would acquire Viant, the parent company of Myspace.
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